Last November, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra signed a proclamation on behalf of the City in celebration of outgoing ILI Board President […]
ILI featured in EL Gazette magazine!
The international EL (English Language) Gazette recently interviewed ILI Executive Director Caroline Gear to learn about ILI’s response to the […]
The Top 5 Benefits of Learning English Online with Native English Speaking Teachers
Will learning English Online with a Native English Speaker Benefit You? Yes, absolutely! Having a native English speaker as your […]
Interview with Edwin Cubillos, Colombian photographer and peace activist
We caught up with Edwin, a student in the Intensive English Program, to discuss both his work and his experience […]
Massachusetts State Senator Jo Comerford visits ILI
Intensive English students learn about governing in the U.S. October 11 was a great day for international students in ILI’s […]
Business English Guide to Improve Your Communication Skills
What is Business English? Business English is not a class to teach business. Rather, Business English courses teach the language […]
TESOL vs TEFL Certificates: Which works best to teach English in the US?
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Teaching English to ELLs is an exciting and rewarding career. Whether tutoring private […]
Social vs Academic English: What is the difference? Part 2
Social vs Academic English In part 1 of our article comparing academic English and social English, we discussed the importance […]
PIE awards coming up!
As reported on this blog in mid-June, Professionals in International Education (PIE) chose ILI as one of seven language schools from around the […]
What Is the Difference Between Social and Academic English? (Part 1 of 2)
Depending on whether you’re speaking in a classroom or in a kitchen, the English you use changes. When you’re chatting […]